Monthly Archives: February 2019

In Singapore, postpartum period is considered to be a crucial season of a woman’s life that has lifetime implications for her health and well-being. Postpartum care practices also known as confinement practices are often passed down through many generations. Postpartum care primarily consists of external, internal and psychological or mental care. External care concerns the…

Are you pregnant and worried? You are not alone. Almost every pregnant woman undergoes this phase of uncertainty and fear. That said, you should keep your fear at a manageable level otherwise what you fear will happen. Although you should prepare for delivery and taking care of the newborn well, it is self-defeating to worry…

Chinese confinement foods are popular in Singapore; however, we seldom take time to understand their nutritional content. Consequently, we end up eating too much of our “favourite foods” and sometimes miss to take in essential nutrients. If you are a new mom or soon-to-be mom, don’t leave everything to the confinement nanny. Read on and…

Are you wondering what the best diet is after delivery? Your concerns are genuine. You should eat well after giving birth because you have literally given a lot of nutrients to your newborn. Furthermore, you should continue doing so for the next months you will be breastfeeding. Additionally, you still need to keep your body…